Fu Qin knew it was the effect of two consecutive nights of intimacy. Compared to Tang San's perfunctory few seconds in his previous life, the satisfaction Fu Qin had given her was enough to make Xiao Wu glow from head to toe.
[Name: Xiao Wu Status: Extremely satisfied in body and mind; Soul Power flows smoothly Favorable impression of Fu Qin: 495 points (peak of passionate love) Hatred of Tang San: 92 points (close to hatred)]
Dai Mubai sidled up to Tang San, his eyes repeatedly darting toward Xiao Wu. He even instinctively sniffed the air, then broke into a knowing, mischievous grin.
As a seasoned lecher who had spent years frequenting brothels, he knew the distinctive scent on a woman all too well.
It was a unique fragrance that radiated from within, something no innocent young maiden could possess.
He nudged Tang San with his elbow and lowered his voice.
"Brother, nice work! I never would've guessed you'd move so fast. Xiao Wu looks so radiant. Have you two been together for a while?"
[Intelligence-Reducing Halo activated: Tang San was convinced that "Dai Mubai envied his childhood bond with Xiao Wu."] [Tang San's thoughts: Dai Mubai really did see that Xiao Wu and I have an unusual relationship. After all, we were husband and wife in my previous life. We haven't officially gotten together in this life, but she'll be mine sooner or later. It's only natural he's jealous.]
Remembering the harmony of their marriage in his previous life, how they had relied on each other through thick and thin, Tang San wore a smug smile and nodded without hesitation.
"Yeah. Xiao Wu and I grew up together. We've always been very close."
He had completely missed the suggestive meaning behind Dai Mubai's words, thinking the other man was just jealous of their childhood bond.
He didn't realize that, in Dai Mubai's eyes, that single nod meant he had already slept with Xiao Wu.
Watching Tang San's "honest" expression only made Dai Mubai more envious and resentful.
He smacked his lips and muttered, "Well, damn. A girlfriend that pretty and classy, and he got her so early. What a lucky guy."
He looked at Xiao Wu with a hint of regret. Such a fine girl had ended up with Tang San, who looked like such an "honest, simple" fellow.
After training, everyone went to the cafeteria for breakfast.
As soon as Ning Rongrong sat down, she couldn't help staring at Xiao Wu, curiosity written all over her face.
Xiao Wu looked far too radiant today. Her glow from within was enough to make even Ning Rongrong, a beauty in her own right, feel envious.
"Xiao Wu, your skin and complexion look amazing!" Ning Rongrong propped her chin on her hand and chattered away. "Your skin's so fair and soft, and you've got this rosy glow. Do you have some secret skincare trick? Come on, tell me!"
Zhu Zhuqing glanced up at Xiao Wu too, surprise flickering in her eyes.
She was reserved and rarely paid attention to things like this, but even she had to admit Xiao Wu had changed noticeably today. Her whole being radiated an indescribable, alluring charm.
Xiao Wu blushed at the question and instinctively looked over at Fu Qin, who was eating his breakfast unhurriedly. A barely noticeable shyness and sweetness showed in her eyes.
[Xiao Wu's favorable impression +2, current total: 497]
She shook her head gently, her voice soft and sweet. "There's no secret. I just slept really well last night."
At that, Ning Rongrong immediately looked unconvinced. "Liar! How could a good night's sleep make you look that radiant? I slept eight hours yesterday too. Why don't I look half as glowing as you?"
Her gaze shifted back and forth between Xiao Wu and Fu Qin. She had a feeling there was more to this than met the eye.
Ever since the day of the assessment, Xiao Wu had been glued to Fu Qin, and the two of them were unusually affectionate with each other. Yet Xiao Wu still claimed to be Tang San's girlfriend.
Could Xiao Wu and Fu Qin be siblings?
That didn't seem right either!
[Fate Origin and Dissipation Max+ activated: Ning Rongrong's curiosity about Fu Qin turned into affection.] [Ning Rongrong's thoughts: Xiao Wu's looking at Brother Fu Qin so strangely. Could there be some secret between them? Brother Fu Qin is handsome and amazing, so it's no wonder Xiao Wu likes him so much... But I like him too!]
Looking at Fu Qin's handsome face, Ning Rongrong felt her cheeks grow warm. The panel showed that her favorable impression of Fu Qin had already climbed to 98 points.
She secretly resolved to find out what Xiao Wu was hiding from her. Maybe it had something to do with Brother Fu Qin?
Fu Qin took it all in, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
He knew Xiao Wu's impossible-to-hide radiance was the best kind of "announcement." Though she hadn't said anything outright, anyone with eyes could see what was going on.
Sitting nearby, Tang San listened to Ning Rongrong press Xiao Wu about her skincare secret and felt a little puzzled too.
He looked at Xiao Wu's radiant appearance and remembered how strange her voice had sounded the previous night. He assumed she had simply slept well, or had gotten over her anger at him, and never considered anything else.
[Intelligence-Reducing Halo activated: Tang San was convinced that "Xiao Wu looked radiant because she had rested well and had forgiven him in her heart."] [Tang San's thoughts: Looks like Xiao Wu really has forgiven me. She looks so radiant after a night's sleep. Once training is over, I'll have another good talk with her.]
Feeling Tang San's gaze, Xiao Wu was overcome with disgust. She instinctively shifted closer to Fu Qin, wanting to get farther away from him.
Her mind was full of Fu Qin now. Tang San's presence only irritated her.
Fu Qin put down his bowl and chopsticks and rose, walking over to Xiao Wu with a gentle smile.
"Sister Xiao Wu, didn't get enough breakfast? I have a meat bun here. You can have it."
He held out an untouched meat bun.
Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and she took it at once with a smile. "Hehe, thanks, little brother Fu Qin!" She picked up the bun and ate it in small bites, her face filled with happiness.
Watching this, Ning Rongrong felt a pang of jealousy and couldn't help saying, "Brother Fu Qin, I want a meat bun too!"
She reached out, a hint of coyness in her eyes.
Fu Qin smiled and took a meat bun from inside his robes, handing it to her.
"Here, this is for you. I bought a few extra on purpose yesterday."
[Fate Origin and Dissipation Max+ activated: Ning Rongrong's favorable impression of Fu Qin surpassed 100 points.] [Ning Rongrong's thoughts: Brother Fu Qin is so nice. He even brought me a meat bun on purpose! He must like me too, or why would he be so thoughtful?]
Ning Rongrong took the bun and ate happily, looking at Fu Qin with a sweet, coquettish expression.
Watching the scene, Zhu Zhuqing's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, though a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.
Seeing how gentle and considerate Fu Qin was, she thought of Dai Mubai's rakish face and felt even more conflicted.
[Zhu Zhuqing's favorable impression +5, current total: 30]
Watching the favorable impressions of Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong climbing before him, Fu Qin's thoughts churned.
Love Continent—true to its name.